Part 1
考官
Are there tall buildings near your home?
考生
Yes.
考官
Do you take photos of buildings?
考生
Yes.
考官
Is there a building that you would like to visit?
考生
Yes.
考官
Do you want to live in a tall building?
考生
Yes.
Are there tall buildings near your home?
分數: 20.0建議: Expand your answer into a full sentence and add specific details. Mention how many tall buildings or where they are located, and use a linking phrase to add a reason or example.
範例: Yes, there are several tall buildings near my home, mainly along the main business street about a ten-minute walk away. For example, there is a modern office tower and a residential high-rise, which give the area a busy, urban feel.
Do you take photos of buildings?
分數: 25.0建議: Provide a complete sentence, explain when or why you take photos, and include a linking word to connect ideas. Give a short example of a building you photographed.
範例: Yes, I often take photos of buildings when traveling or walking around my city because I appreciate architectural details. For instance, last month I photographed an old courthouse with ornate columns and colorful stained glass windows.
Is there a building that you would like to visit?
分數: 20.0建議: State which building you want to visit and give specific reasons. Use linking words to add supporting details such as its history, design, or any personal interest.
範例: Yes, I would like to visit the Empire State Building in New York because I am curious about its history and the panoramic views from the observation deck. Also, I want to see its famous Art Deco design up close.
Do you want to live in a tall building?
分數: 25.0建議: Answer with a complete sentence and explain your preference with specific pros or cons. Use linking words to structure your reasons, such as 'because' or 'however'.
範例: Yes, I would like to live in a tall building because it would offer great city views and modern facilities; however, I might be concerned about noise and limited outdoor space.
× Yes.
✓ Yes, there are.
The examiner asked 'Are there tall buildings near your home?' which requires a subject and verb in the response to mirror the 'there be' structure. A one-word answer 'Yes.' is grammatically acceptable in casual speech but to fully satisfy 'there be' question grammar, respond with 'Yes, there are.' This supplies the subject 'there' and the correct form of the verb 'be' for plural 'buildings.' Suggestion: Answer with the full clause 'Yes, there are.' or 'Yes, there are many.' to be clear and grammatically complete.
× Yes.
✓ Yes, I do.
The question 'Do you take photos of buildings?' uses the auxiliary 'do' for present simple. A full affirmative reply should use the appropriate auxiliary and pronoun: 'Yes, I do.' A bare 'Yes.' is short but omits the required auxiliary when producing a complete sentence. Suggestion: Respond with 'Yes, I do.' or 'Yes, I sometimes do.' to match the tense and structure.
× Yes.
✓ Yes, there is a building I would like to visit.
The question 'Is there a building that you would like to visit?' uses the 'there be' construction in the present conditional form. A complete answer should mirror that structure: 'Yes, there is...' followed by the noun phrase. A single-word 'Yes.' is acceptable informally but to be grammatically complete, include the 'there' subject and verb. Suggestion: Answer with 'Yes, there is a building I would like to visit.' or specify which building: 'Yes, there is — the museum downtown.'
× Yes.
✓ Yes, I do.
The question 'Do you want to live in a tall building?' is in present simple and uses the auxiliary 'do.' A full affirmative reply should include the pronoun and auxiliary: 'Yes, I do.' A lone 'Yes.' is brief but not a full sentence. Suggestion: Use 'Yes, I do.' or expand 'Yes, I do; I like the views from high floors.' to match the question's structure and tense.